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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.02, 972.63 and 472.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.02, 972.63 and 472.22 is: 651.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.02 : 972.63 = 472.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.02/972.63 = 472.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.02x = 972.63 × 472.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.02x = 459,295.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,295.34/705.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.46

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